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VGB 828W

1981 Austin Morris Mini 95L

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

3,601 mi
Last recorded3,601 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 1981 Austin Morris Mini 95L48,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGB 828W
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 95L
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2016 3,601 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 3,601 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 3,586 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel line insecure front and rear

Fuel tank deteriorated

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 3,480 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 3,380 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 3,343 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 3,299 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 3,174 miles

slight corrision to nearside / offside sills

Pass 26 Aug 2010 1,890 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 18,600 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 18,600 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 18,535 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

cut in n/s/f tyre not to cords

o/s inner cv boot split

Fail 8 Aug 2008 18,535 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

cut in n/s/f tyre not to cords

o/s inner cv boot split

Pass 6 Feb 2008 17,902 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play steering rack

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini 95L?

Based on 3,106 MOT tests across 414 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
335
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
414
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 193
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 130
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 127
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 105
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 81
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VGB 828W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini 95L in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1981 Austin Morris Mini 95L models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 48,860 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Austin Morris Mini 95L fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 193 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VGB 828W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini 95L typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 45 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 95L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VGB 828W is a 1981 Austin Morris Mini 95L, first registered on 17 June 1981.

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